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<div class="tw:min-h-screen tw:bg-white tw:font-serif"> <!-- Utility strip --> <div class="tw:flex tw:justify-end tw:gap-4 tw:px-10 tw:py-2 tw:bg-green-950 tw:text-white/85 tw:text-xs tw:font-sans"> <span>Parents & carers</span> <span>Term dates</span> <span>Staff</span> <span>Contact: 01634 555 210</span> </div> <!-- Site header (sticky, like a real school site) --> <header class="tw:sticky tw:top-0 tw:z-40 tw:flex tw:items-center tw:gap-7 tw:px-10 tw:py-4 tw:border-b tw:border-neutral-200 tw:bg-white/95 tw:backdrop-blur-sm"> <div class="tw:flex tw:items-center tw:gap-3"> <span class="tw:w-10 tw:h-10 tw:rounded-lg tw:bg-green-800 tw:text-white tw:font-black tw:text-lg tw:font-sans tw:inline-flex tw:items-center tw:justify-center" aria-hidden="true">H</span> <div> <div class="tw:font-bold tw:text-lg tw:leading-tight tw:text-green-950">Hillcrest Sixth Form College</div> <div class="tw:text-xs tw:uppercase tw:tracking-wider tw:text-muted tw:font-sans">Ambition · Community · Achievement</div> </div> </div> <nav class="tw:ml-auto tw:hidden tw:lg:flex tw:gap-6 tw:text-sm tw:font-bold tw:text-neutral-700 tw:font-sans" aria-label="Site navigation"> <span>Courses</span> <span class="tw:text-green-800 tw:border-b-2 tw:border-green-800 tw:pb-1">Admissions</span> <span>Open events</span> <span>Life at Hillcrest</span> <span>News</span> </nav> <button type="button" class="tw:bg-green-800 tw:hover:bg-green-900 tw:text-white tw:border-0 tw:rounded-md tw:px-4 tw:py-2.5 tw:text-sm tw:font-bold tw:font-sans tw:cursor-pointer tw:focus-visible:ring-4 tw:focus-visible:ring-green-500/30 tw:focus-visible:outline-none">Apply for 2026</button> </header> <!-- Hero — campus photo under a green wash --> <div class="tw:relative tw:overflow-hidden tw:bg-green-950 tw:text-white"> <img src="https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1562774053-701939374585?q=80&w=1800&auto=format&fit=crop" alt="" class="tw:absolute tw:inset-0 tw:w-full tw:h-full tw:object-cover"> <div class="tw:absolute tw:inset-0 tw:bg-linear-to-r tw:from-green-950/95 tw:via-green-950/80 tw:to-green-900/45" aria-hidden="true"></div> <div class="tw:relative tw:max-w-6xl tw:mx-auto tw:px-10 tw:pt-20 tw:pb-24 tw:grid tw:gap-12 tw:items-center tw:lg:grid-cols-[1.2fr_1fr]"> <div> <div class="tw:text-xs tw:font-bold tw:uppercase tw:tracking-widest tw:text-white/70 tw:mb-3.5 tw:font-sans">Admissions 2026 entry</div> <h1 class="tw:text-white tw:pb-2"><span class="tw:block tw:font-serif tw:text-5xl tw:leading-tight">Your next step starts at Hillcrest</span></h1> <p class="tw:text-base tw:leading-relaxed tw:text-white/90 tw:max-w-lg tw:mb-6">Over 40 A Level and vocational courses, a dedicated progression team, and a community of 1,800 students in the heart of Kent.</p> <div class="tw:flex tw:flex-wrap tw:gap-3"> <button type="button" class="tw:bg-white tw:hover:bg-green-100 tw:text-green-950 tw:border-0 tw:rounded-md tw:px-5 tw:py-3 tw:text-sm tw:font-bold tw:font-sans tw:cursor-pointer tw:focus-visible:ring-4 tw:focus-visible:ring-white/40 tw:focus-visible:outline-none">Start your application</button> <button type="button" class="tw:bg-transparent tw:hover:bg-white/10 tw:text-white tw:border tw:border-white/50 tw:rounded-md tw:px-5 tw:py-3 tw:text-sm tw:font-bold tw:font-sans tw:cursor-pointer tw:focus-visible:ring-4 tw:focus-visible:ring-white/40 tw:focus-visible:outline-none">Book an open evening</button> </div> </div> <div class="tw:grid tw:grid-cols-2 tw:gap-3.5"> <div class="tw:bg-white/10 tw:backdrop-blur-sm tw:border tw:border-white/20 tw:rounded-xl tw:p-4"> <div class="tw:text-3xl tw:font-bold tw:leading-none">98%</div> <div class="tw:text-xs tw:leading-relaxed tw:text-white/80 tw:mt-1.5 tw:font-sans">A Level pass rate, summer 2025</div> </div> <div class="tw:bg-white/10 tw:backdrop-blur-sm tw:border tw:border-white/20 tw:rounded-xl tw:p-4"> <div class="tw:text-3xl tw:font-bold tw:leading-none">40+</div> <div class="tw:text-xs tw:leading-relaxed tw:text-white/80 tw:mt-1.5 tw:font-sans">courses across A Level and BTEC</div> </div> <div class="tw:bg-white/10 tw:backdrop-blur-sm tw:border tw:border-white/20 tw:rounded-xl tw:p-4"> <div class="tw:text-3xl tw:font-bold tw:leading-none">£1.2m</div> <div class="tw:text-xs tw:leading-relaxed tw:text-white/80 tw:mt-1.5 tw:font-sans">new science and arts facilities</div> </div> <div class="tw:bg-white/10 tw:backdrop-blur-sm tw:border tw:border-white/20 tw:rounded-xl tw:p-4"> <div class="tw:text-3xl tw:font-bold tw:leading-none">24 Sep</div> <div class="tw:text-xs tw:leading-relaxed tw:text-white/80 tw:mt-1.5 tw:font-sans">next open evening, 5:30–8pm</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <!-- Info cards --> <div class="tw:max-w-6xl tw:mx-auto tw:-mt-10 tw:px-10 tw:pb-14 tw:grid tw:gap-4 tw:md:grid-cols-3"> <div class="tw:bg-white tw:border tw:border-neutral-200 tw:rounded-lg tw:p-5 tw:shadow-lg"> <div class="tw:mb-3"><span class="tw:w-11 tw:h-11 tw:rounded-full tw:bg-green-100 tw:inline-flex tw:items-center tw:justify-center"><i class="fa-solid fa-file-pen tw:text-lg tw:text-green-800" aria-hidden="true"></i></span></div> <h3><span class="tw:font-serif">How to apply</span></h3> <p class="tw:text-sm tw:leading-relaxed tw:text-muted">Apply online in around 20 minutes. You'll need your predicted GCSE grades and a reference contact.</p> </div> <div class="tw:bg-white tw:border tw:border-neutral-200 tw:rounded-lg tw:p-5 tw:shadow-lg"> <div class="tw:mb-3"><span class="tw:w-11 tw:h-11 tw:rounded-full tw:bg-green-100 tw:inline-flex tw:items-center tw:justify-center"><i class="fa-solid fa-list-check tw:text-lg tw:text-green-800" aria-hidden="true"></i></span></div> <h3><span class="tw:font-serif">Entry requirements</span></h3> <p class="tw:text-sm tw:leading-relaxed tw:text-muted">Most A Level programmes ask for five GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English and maths.</p> </div> <div class="tw:bg-white tw:border tw:border-neutral-200 tw:rounded-lg tw:p-5 tw:shadow-lg"> <div class="tw:mb-3"><span class="tw:w-11 tw:h-11 tw:rounded-full tw:bg-green-100 tw:inline-flex tw:items-center tw:justify-center"><i class="fa-solid fa-hand-holding-heart tw:text-lg tw:text-green-800" aria-hidden="true"></i></span></div> <h3><span class="tw:font-serif">Financial support</span></h3> <p class="tw:text-sm tw:leading-relaxed tw:text-muted">The 16–19 bursary can help with travel, meals and equipment. Ask us if you're unsure whether you qualify.</p> </div> </div> <!-- Campus split — photo collage + reasons to choose Hillcrest --> <section class="tw:max-w-6xl tw:mx-auto tw:px-10 tw:pb-16"> <div class="tw:grid tw:gap-10 tw:items-center tw:lg:grid-cols-2"> <div class="tw:relative tw:pb-10 tw:pr-10"> <img src="https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1577896851231-70ef18881754?q=80&w=900&auto=format&fit=crop" alt="Students during a lesson at Hillcrest" loading="lazy" class="tw:w-full tw:aspect-[4/3] tw:object-cover tw:rounded-xl tw:shadow-lg"> <img src="https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1580582932707-520aed937b7b?q=80&w=500&auto=format&fit=crop" alt="A refurbished Hillcrest classroom" loading="lazy" class="tw:absolute tw:bottom-0 tw:right-0 tw:w-2/5 tw:aspect-[4/3] tw:object-cover tw:rounded-xl tw:border-4 tw:border-white tw:shadow-lg"> </div> <div> <div class="tw:text-xs tw:font-bold tw:uppercase tw:tracking-widest tw:text-green-700 tw:mb-2 tw:font-sans">Why Hillcrest</div> <h2 class="tw:mb-3"><span class="tw:font-serif tw:text-3xl tw:leading-tight tw:text-green-950">A campus built around sixth formers</span></h2> <p class="tw:text-base tw:leading-relaxed tw:text-muted tw:mb-5">No bells, no uniform — a college environment with the support of a school. Teaching in small groups, supervised study every day, and staff who know every student by name.</p> <ul class="tw:list-none tw:p-0 tw:m-0 tw:flex tw:flex-col tw:gap-3"> <li class="tw:flex tw:gap-3 tw:items-start"><i class="fa-solid fa-circle-check tw:text-green-700 tw:mt-1" aria-hidden="true"></i><span class="tw:text-sm tw:leading-relaxed tw:text-neutral-700">Average class size of 14, with weekly one-to-one progress reviews</span></li> <li class="tw:flex tw:gap-3 tw:items-start"><i class="fa-solid fa-circle-check tw:text-green-700 tw:mt-1" aria-hidden="true"></i><span class="tw:text-sm tw:leading-relaxed tw:text-neutral-700">Dedicated Year 12 study centre, open 8am–6pm on college days</span></li> <li class="tw:flex tw:gap-3 tw:items-start"><i class="fa-solid fa-circle-check tw:text-green-700 tw:mt-1" aria-hidden="true"></i><span class="tw:text-sm tw:leading-relaxed tw:text-neutral-700">Free college coach network across mid-Kent, plus bursary travel support</span></li> </ul> </div> </div> </section> <!-- Popular courses --> <section class="tw:max-w-6xl tw:mx-auto tw:px-10 tw:pb-16"> <div class="tw:text-xs tw:font-bold tw:uppercase tw:tracking-widest tw:text-green-700 tw:mb-2 tw:font-sans">Study with us</div> <h2 class="tw:mb-2"><span class="tw:font-serif tw:text-3xl tw:leading-tight tw:text-green-950">Popular courses for 2026 entry</span></h2> <p class="tw:text-base tw:leading-relaxed tw:text-muted tw:max-w-2xl tw:mb-7">Every programme is taught by subject specialists and built around progression — to university, degree apprenticeships or employment.</p> <div class="tw:grid tw:gap-4 tw:md:grid-cols-2 tw:lg:grid-cols-3"> <div class="tw:border tw:border-neutral-200 tw:rounded-lg tw:p-5 tw:hover:border-green-700 tw:transition-colors"> <span class="tw:inline-block tw:text-xs tw:font-bold tw:font-sans tw:bg-green-100 tw:text-green-900 tw:rounded-full tw:px-2.5 tw:py-1 tw:mb-3">A Level</span> <h3><span class="tw:font-serif">Psychology</span></h3> <p class="tw:text-sm tw:leading-relaxed tw:text-muted tw:mb-3">Our most popular A Level — research methods, memory and attachment, taught with live studies.</p> <div class="tw:text-xs tw:text-muted tw:font-sans"><i class="fa-regular fa-circle-check tw:text-green-700" aria-hidden="true"></i> Five GCSEs at 4+, incl. a 5 in English</div> </div> <div class="tw:border tw:border-neutral-200 tw:rounded-lg tw:p-5 tw:hover:border-green-700 tw:transition-colors"> <span class="tw:inline-block tw:text-xs tw:font-bold tw:font-sans tw:bg-green-100 tw:text-green-900 tw:rounded-full tw:px-2.5 tw:py-1 tw:mb-3">A Level</span> <h3><span class="tw:font-serif">Maths & Further Maths</span></h3> <p class="tw:text-sm tw:leading-relaxed tw:text-muted tw:mb-3">Pure, mechanics and statistics, with a weekly problem-solving clinic and STEP preparation.</p> <div class="tw:text-xs tw:text-muted tw:font-sans"><i class="fa-regular fa-circle-check tw:text-green-700" aria-hidden="true"></i> Grade 7 in GCSE Maths</div> </div> <div class="tw:border tw:border-neutral-200 tw:rounded-lg tw:p-5 tw:hover:border-green-700 tw:transition-colors"> <span class="tw:inline-block tw:text-xs tw:font-bold tw:font-sans tw:bg-green-100 tw:text-green-900 tw:rounded-full tw:px-2.5 tw:py-1 tw:mb-3">A Level</span> <h3><span class="tw:font-serif">Biology, Chemistry & Physics</span></h3> <p class="tw:text-sm tw:leading-relaxed tw:text-muted tw:mb-3">The sciences move into the new labs this September — small classes, weekly practicals.</p> <div class="tw:text-xs tw:text-muted tw:font-sans"><i class="fa-regular fa-circle-check tw:text-green-700" aria-hidden="true"></i> 6-6 in Combined Science or grade 6 in the separate science</div> </div> <div class="tw:border tw:border-neutral-200 tw:rounded-lg tw:p-5 tw:hover:border-green-700 tw:transition-colors"> <span class="tw:inline-block tw:text-xs tw:font-bold tw:font-sans tw:bg-green-100 tw:text-green-900 tw:rounded-full tw:px-2.5 tw:py-1 tw:mb-3">BTEC</span> <h3><span class="tw:font-serif">Sport (Extended Diploma)</span></h3> <p class="tw:text-sm tw:leading-relaxed tw:text-muted tw:mb-3">Coaching, physiology and sports business, delivered alongside our academy programmes.</p> <div class="tw:text-xs tw:text-muted tw:font-sans"><i class="fa-regular fa-circle-check tw:text-green-700" aria-hidden="true"></i> Merit profile at GCSE</div> </div> <div class="tw:border tw:border-neutral-200 tw:rounded-lg tw:p-5 tw:hover:border-green-700 tw:transition-colors"> <span class="tw:inline-block tw:text-xs tw:font-bold tw:font-sans tw:bg-green-100 tw:text-green-900 tw:rounded-full tw:px-2.5 tw:py-1 tw:mb-3">T Level</span> <h3><span class="tw:font-serif">Health</span></h3> <p class="tw:text-sm tw:leading-relaxed tw:text-muted tw:mb-3">45-day industry placement with Maidstone & Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust built into year two.</p> <div class="tw:text-xs tw:text-muted tw:font-sans"><i class="fa-regular fa-circle-check tw:text-green-700" aria-hidden="true"></i> Five GCSEs at 4+, incl. English, maths and science</div> </div> <div class="tw:border tw:border-neutral-200 tw:rounded-lg tw:p-5 tw:hover:border-green-700 tw:transition-colors"> <span class="tw:inline-block tw:text-xs tw:font-bold tw:font-sans tw:bg-green-100 tw:text-green-900 tw:rounded-full tw:px-2.5 tw:py-1 tw:mb-3">A Level</span> <h3><span class="tw:font-serif">Creative & Performing Arts</span></h3> <p class="tw:text-sm tw:leading-relaxed tw:text-muted tw:mb-3">Fine art, drama and music technology in the new arts wing, with a public end-of-year show.</p> <div class="tw:text-xs tw:text-muted tw:font-sans"><i class="fa-regular fa-circle-check tw:text-green-700" aria-hidden="true"></i> Portfolio or audition alongside standard entry</div> </div> </div> <div class="tw:mt-6"> <button type="button" class="tw:bg-transparent tw:hover:bg-green-100 tw:text-green-800 tw:border tw:border-green-800 tw:rounded-md tw:px-5 tw:py-2.5 tw:text-sm tw:font-bold tw:font-sans tw:cursor-pointer tw:focus-visible:ring-4 tw:focus-visible:ring-green-500/30 tw:focus-visible:outline-none">Browse all 40+ courses</button> </div> </section> <!-- Open events --> <section class="tw:bg-green-950 tw:text-white tw:px-10 tw:py-14"> <div class="tw:max-w-6xl tw:mx-auto"> <div class="tw:text-xs tw:font-bold tw:uppercase tw:tracking-widest tw:text-white/60 tw:mb-2 tw:font-sans">Come and see us</div> <h2 class="tw:text-white tw:mb-7"><span class="tw:font-serif tw:text-3xl tw:leading-tight">Open events this term</span></h2> <div class="tw:grid tw:gap-4 tw:md:grid-cols-3"> <div class="tw:bg-white/10 tw:border tw:border-white/20 tw:rounded-lg tw:p-5 tw:flex tw:flex-col tw:gap-3"> <div class="tw:text-xs tw:font-bold tw:uppercase tw:tracking-wider tw:text-white/60 tw:font-sans">Thursday 24 September</div> <div class="tw:text-xl tw:font-bold tw:leading-snug">Open evening, 5:30–8pm</div> <p class="tw:text-sm tw:leading-relaxed tw:text-white/80 tw:mb-0">Subject teams and current students across every department. No booking needed — just come along.</p> <span class="tw:mt-auto tw:inline-flex tw:items-center tw:gap-2 tw:text-sm tw:font-bold tw:font-sans tw:text-white"><i class="fa-regular fa-face-smile" aria-hidden="true"></i> Drop in on the night</span> </div> <div class="tw:bg-white/10 tw:border tw:border-white/20 tw:rounded-lg tw:p-5 tw:flex tw:flex-col tw:gap-3"> <div class="tw:text-xs tw:font-bold tw:uppercase tw:tracking-wider tw:text-white/60 tw:font-sans">Saturday 11 October</div> <div class="tw:text-xl tw:font-bold tw:leading-snug">Campus tours, 10am–1pm</div> <p class="tw:text-sm tw:leading-relaxed tw:text-white/80 tw:mb-0">Small-group tours of the labs, arts wing, sports centre and study spaces, led by students.</p> <button type="button" class="tw:mt-auto tw:self-start tw:bg-white tw:hover:bg-green-100 tw:text-green-950 tw:border-0 tw:rounded-md tw:px-4 tw:py-2 tw:text-sm tw:font-bold tw:font-sans tw:cursor-pointer tw:focus-visible:ring-4 tw:focus-visible:ring-white/40 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tw:font-bold tw:uppercase tw:tracking-widest tw:text-green-700 tw:mb-2 tw:font-sans">Beyond the classroom</div> <h2 class="tw:mb-7"><span class="tw:font-serif tw:text-3xl tw:leading-tight tw:text-green-950">Life at Hillcrest</span></h2> <div class="tw:grid tw:gap-4 tw:md:grid-cols-2 tw:lg:grid-cols-4"> <div class="tw:border tw:border-neutral-200 tw:rounded-lg tw:overflow-hidden"> <div class="tw:h-36 tw:overflow-hidden"><img src="https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1543269865-cbf427effbad?q=80&w=800&auto=format&fit=crop" alt="Students working together in a society meeting" loading="lazy" class="tw:w-full tw:h-full tw:object-cover tw:transition-transform tw:duration-300 tw:hover:scale-105"></div> <div class="tw:p-4"> <h3><span class="tw:font-serif">30+ clubs & societies</span></h3> <p class="tw:text-sm tw:leading-relaxed tw:text-muted tw:mb-0">From debate and Model UN to Formula Student and the college radio station.</p> </div> </div> <div class="tw:border tw:border-neutral-200 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I'm holding a Cardiff offer now."</p> </blockquote> <figcaption class="tw:flex tw:items-center tw:gap-3"> <span class="tw:w-9 tw:h-9 tw:rounded-full tw:bg-green-800 tw:text-white tw:text-xs tw:font-bold tw:font-sans tw:inline-flex tw:items-center tw:justify-center" aria-hidden="true">AB</span> <span class="tw:text-sm tw:font-sans"><strong>Amara Boateng</strong><span class="tw:block tw:text-muted">Biology, Chemistry & Psychology</span></span> </figcaption> </figure> <figure class="tw:border tw:border-neutral-200 tw:rounded-lg tw:p-5 tw:m-0"> <blockquote class="tw:m-0 tw:mb-4"> <p class="tw:text-base tw:leading-relaxed tw:italic tw:text-neutral-700 tw:mb-0">"BTEC Sport here means real coaching hours every week. I've just signed a degree apprenticeship with a League One academy."</p> </blockquote> <figcaption class="tw:flex tw:items-center tw:gap-3"> <span class="tw:w-9 tw:h-9 tw:rounded-full tw:bg-green-700 tw:text-white tw:text-xs tw:font-bold tw:font-sans tw:inline-flex tw:items-center tw:justify-center" aria-hidden="true">LT</span> <span class="tw:text-sm tw:font-sans"><strong>Lewis Trent</strong><span class="tw:block tw:text-muted">BTEC Sport, Extended Diploma</span></span> </figcaption> </figure> <figure class="tw:border tw:border-neutral-200 tw:rounded-lg tw:p-5 tw:m-0"> <blockquote class="tw:m-0 tw:mb-4"> <p class="tw:text-base tw:leading-relaxed tw:italic tw:text-neutral-700 tw:mb-0">"Further Maths in a class of nine, with a teacher who sets STEP problems for fun. 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<%# Hillcrest Sixth Form College — the school's OWN external website (scenography). %><%# Built with tw: utilities only — DS component classes are reserved for the Emma widget. %><%# School brand: GREEN token scale (accent green-800, hover green-900, strips green-950, %><%# tints green-100). Site type is the serif stack (tw:font-serif on the wrapper for body %><%# text; heading spans carry it explicitly because .tw-app :where(h*) pins Proxima). %><%# UI details (nav, buttons, kickers, tags) reset to tw:font-sans. The Emma widget keeps %><%# OUR branding: primary colours untouched + a tw:font-sans reset wrapper. %><div class="tw:min-h-screen tw:bg-white tw:font-serif"> <!-- Utility strip --> <div class="tw:flex tw:justify-end tw:gap-4 tw:px-10 tw:py-2 tw:bg-green-950 tw:text-white/85 tw:text-xs tw:font-sans"> <span>Parents & carers</span> <span>Term dates</span> <span>Staff</span> <span>Contact: 01634 555 210</span> </div> <!-- Site header (sticky, like a real school site) --> <header class="tw:sticky tw:top-0 tw:z-40 tw:flex tw:items-center tw:gap-7 tw:px-10 tw:py-4 tw:border-b tw:border-neutral-200 tw:bg-white/95 tw:backdrop-blur-sm"> <div class="tw:flex tw:items-center tw:gap-3"> <span class="tw:w-10 tw:h-10 tw:rounded-lg tw:bg-green-800 tw:text-white tw:font-black tw:text-lg tw:font-sans tw:inline-flex tw:items-center tw:justify-center" aria-hidden="true">H</span> <div> <div class="tw:font-bold tw:text-lg tw:leading-tight tw:text-green-950">Hillcrest Sixth Form College</div> <div class="tw:text-xs tw:uppercase tw:tracking-wider tw:text-muted tw:font-sans">Ambition · Community · Achievement</div> </div> </div> <nav class="tw:ml-auto tw:hidden tw:lg:flex tw:gap-6 tw:text-sm tw:font-bold tw:text-neutral-700 tw:font-sans" aria-label="Site navigation"> <span>Courses</span> <span class="tw:text-green-800 tw:border-b-2 tw:border-green-800 tw:pb-1">Admissions</span> <span>Open events</span> <span>Life at Hillcrest</span> <span>News</span> </nav> <button type="button" class="tw:bg-green-800 tw:hover:bg-green-900 tw:text-white tw:border-0 tw:rounded-md tw:px-4 tw:py-2.5 tw:text-sm tw:font-bold tw:font-sans tw:cursor-pointer tw:focus-visible:ring-4 tw:focus-visible:ring-green-500/30 tw:focus-visible:outline-none">Apply for 2026</button> </header> <!-- Hero — campus photo under a green wash --> <div class="tw:relative tw:overflow-hidden tw:bg-green-950 tw:text-white"> <img src="https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1562774053-701939374585?q=80&w=1800&auto=format&fit=crop" alt="" class="tw:absolute tw:inset-0 tw:w-full tw:h-full tw:object-cover"> <div class="tw:absolute tw:inset-0 tw:bg-linear-to-r tw:from-green-950/95 tw:via-green-950/80 tw:to-green-900/45" aria-hidden="true"></div> <div class="tw:relative tw:max-w-6xl tw:mx-auto tw:px-10 tw:pt-20 tw:pb-24 tw:grid tw:gap-12 tw:items-center tw:lg:grid-cols-[1.2fr_1fr]"> <div> <div class="tw:text-xs tw:font-bold tw:uppercase tw:tracking-widest tw:text-white/70 tw:mb-3.5 tw:font-sans">Admissions 2026 entry</div> <h1 class="tw:text-white tw:pb-2"><span class="tw:block tw:font-serif tw:text-5xl tw:leading-tight">Your next step starts at Hillcrest</span></h1> <p class="tw:text-base tw:leading-relaxed tw:text-white/90 tw:max-w-lg tw:mb-6">Over 40 A Level and vocational courses, a dedicated progression team, and a community of 1,800 students in the heart of Kent.</p> <div class="tw:flex tw:flex-wrap tw:gap-3"> <button type="button" class="tw:bg-white tw:hover:bg-green-100 tw:text-green-950 tw:border-0 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tw:font-bold tw:leading-none">40+</div> <div class="tw:text-xs tw:leading-relaxed tw:text-white/80 tw:mt-1.5 tw:font-sans">courses across A Level and BTEC</div> </div> <div class="tw:bg-white/10 tw:backdrop-blur-sm tw:border tw:border-white/20 tw:rounded-xl tw:p-4"> <div class="tw:text-3xl tw:font-bold tw:leading-none">£1.2m</div> <div class="tw:text-xs tw:leading-relaxed tw:text-white/80 tw:mt-1.5 tw:font-sans">new science and arts facilities</div> </div> <div class="tw:bg-white/10 tw:backdrop-blur-sm tw:border tw:border-white/20 tw:rounded-xl tw:p-4"> <div class="tw:text-3xl tw:font-bold tw:leading-none">24 Sep</div> <div class="tw:text-xs tw:leading-relaxed tw:text-white/80 tw:mt-1.5 tw:font-sans">next open evening, 5:30–8pm</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <!-- Info cards --> <div class="tw:max-w-6xl tw:mx-auto tw:-mt-10 tw:px-10 tw:pb-14 tw:grid tw:gap-4 tw:md:grid-cols-3"> <div class="tw:bg-white tw:border tw:border-neutral-200 tw:rounded-lg tw:p-5 tw:shadow-lg"> <div class="tw:mb-3"><span class="tw:w-11 tw:h-11 tw:rounded-full tw:bg-green-100 tw:inline-flex tw:items-center tw:justify-center"><i class="fa-solid fa-file-pen tw:text-lg tw:text-green-800" aria-hidden="true"></i></span></div> <h3><span class="tw:font-serif">How to apply</span></h3> <p class="tw:text-sm tw:leading-relaxed tw:text-muted">Apply online in around 20 minutes. You'll need your predicted GCSE grades and a reference contact.</p> </div> <div class="tw:bg-white tw:border tw:border-neutral-200 tw:rounded-lg tw:p-5 tw:shadow-lg"> <div class="tw:mb-3"><span class="tw:w-11 tw:h-11 tw:rounded-full tw:bg-green-100 tw:inline-flex tw:items-center tw:justify-center"><i class="fa-solid fa-list-check tw:text-lg tw:text-green-800" aria-hidden="true"></i></span></div> <h3><span class="tw:font-serif">Entry requirements</span></h3> <p class="tw:text-sm tw:leading-relaxed tw:text-muted">Most A Level programmes ask for five GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English and maths.</p> </div> <div class="tw:bg-white tw:border tw:border-neutral-200 tw:rounded-lg tw:p-5 tw:shadow-lg"> <div class="tw:mb-3"><span class="tw:w-11 tw:h-11 tw:rounded-full tw:bg-green-100 tw:inline-flex tw:items-center tw:justify-center"><i class="fa-solid fa-hand-holding-heart tw:text-lg tw:text-green-800" aria-hidden="true"></i></span></div> <h3><span class="tw:font-serif">Financial support</span></h3> <p class="tw:text-sm tw:leading-relaxed tw:text-muted">The 16–19 bursary can help with travel, meals and equipment. Ask us if you're unsure whether you qualify.</p> </div> </div> <!-- Campus split — photo collage + reasons to choose Hillcrest --> <section class="tw:max-w-6xl tw:mx-auto tw:px-10 tw:pb-16"> <div class="tw:grid tw:gap-10 tw:items-center tw:lg:grid-cols-2"> <div class="tw:relative tw:pb-10 tw:pr-10"> <img src="https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1577896851231-70ef18881754?q=80&w=900&auto=format&fit=crop" alt="Students during a lesson at Hillcrest" loading="lazy" class="tw:w-full tw:aspect-[4/3] tw:object-cover tw:rounded-xl tw:shadow-lg"> <img src="https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1580582932707-520aed937b7b?q=80&w=500&auto=format&fit=crop" alt="A refurbished Hillcrest classroom" loading="lazy" class="tw:absolute tw:bottom-0 tw:right-0 tw:w-2/5 tw:aspect-[4/3] tw:object-cover tw:rounded-xl tw:border-4 tw:border-white tw:shadow-lg"> </div> <div> <div class="tw:text-xs tw:font-bold tw:uppercase tw:tracking-widest tw:text-green-700 tw:mb-2 tw:font-sans">Why Hillcrest</div> <h2 class="tw:mb-3"><span class="tw:font-serif tw:text-3xl tw:leading-tight tw:text-green-950">A campus built around sixth formers</span></h2> <p class="tw:text-base tw:leading-relaxed tw:text-muted tw:mb-5">No bells, no uniform — a college environment with the support of a school. Teaching in small groups, supervised study every day, and staff who know every student by name.</p> <ul class="tw:list-none tw:p-0 tw:m-0 tw:flex tw:flex-col tw:gap-3"> <li class="tw:flex tw:gap-3 tw:items-start"><i class="fa-solid fa-circle-check tw:text-green-700 tw:mt-1" aria-hidden="true"></i><span class="tw:text-sm tw:leading-relaxed tw:text-neutral-700">Average class size of 14, with weekly one-to-one progress reviews</span></li> <li class="tw:flex tw:gap-3 tw:items-start"><i class="fa-solid fa-circle-check tw:text-green-700 tw:mt-1" aria-hidden="true"></i><span class="tw:text-sm tw:leading-relaxed tw:text-neutral-700">Dedicated Year 12 study centre, open 8am–6pm on college days</span></li> <li class="tw:flex tw:gap-3 tw:items-start"><i class="fa-solid fa-circle-check tw:text-green-700 tw:mt-1" aria-hidden="true"></i><span class="tw:text-sm tw:leading-relaxed tw:text-neutral-700">Free college coach network across mid-Kent, plus bursary travel support</span></li> </ul> </div> </div> </section> <!-- Popular courses --> <section class="tw:max-w-6xl tw:mx-auto tw:px-10 tw:pb-16"> <div class="tw:text-xs tw:font-bold tw:uppercase tw:tracking-widest tw:text-green-700 tw:mb-2 tw:font-sans">Study with us</div> <h2 class="tw:mb-2"><span class="tw:font-serif tw:text-3xl tw:leading-tight tw:text-green-950">Popular courses for 2026 entry</span></h2> <p class="tw:text-base tw:leading-relaxed tw:text-muted tw:max-w-2xl tw:mb-7">Every programme is taught by subject specialists and built around progression — to university, degree apprenticeships or employment.</p> <div class="tw:grid tw:gap-4 tw:md:grid-cols-2 tw:lg:grid-cols-3"> <div class="tw:border tw:border-neutral-200 tw:rounded-lg tw:p-5 tw:hover:border-green-700 tw:transition-colors"> <span class="tw:inline-block tw:text-xs tw:font-bold tw:font-sans tw:bg-green-100 tw:text-green-900 tw:rounded-full tw:px-2.5 tw:py-1 tw:mb-3">A Level</span> <h3><span class="tw:font-serif">Psychology</span></h3> <p class="tw:text-sm tw:leading-relaxed tw:text-muted tw:mb-3">Our most popular A Level — research methods, memory and attachment, taught with live studies.</p> <div class="tw:text-xs tw:text-muted tw:font-sans"><i class="fa-regular fa-circle-check tw:text-green-700" aria-hidden="true"></i> Five GCSEs at 4+, incl. a 5 in English</div> </div> <div class="tw:border tw:border-neutral-200 tw:rounded-lg tw:p-5 tw:hover:border-green-700 tw:transition-colors"> <span class="tw:inline-block tw:text-xs tw:font-bold tw:font-sans tw:bg-green-100 tw:text-green-900 tw:rounded-full tw:px-2.5 tw:py-1 tw:mb-3">A Level</span> <h3><span class="tw:font-serif">Maths & Further Maths</span></h3> <p class="tw:text-sm tw:leading-relaxed tw:text-muted tw:mb-3">Pure, mechanics and statistics, with a weekly problem-solving clinic and STEP preparation.</p> <div class="tw:text-xs tw:text-muted tw:font-sans"><i class="fa-regular fa-circle-check tw:text-green-700" aria-hidden="true"></i> Grade 7 in GCSE Maths</div> </div> <div class="tw:border tw:border-neutral-200 tw:rounded-lg tw:p-5 tw:hover:border-green-700 tw:transition-colors"> <span class="tw:inline-block tw:text-xs tw:font-bold tw:font-sans tw:bg-green-100 tw:text-green-900 tw:rounded-full tw:px-2.5 tw:py-1 tw:mb-3">A Level</span> <h3><span class="tw:font-serif">Biology, Chemistry & Physics</span></h3> <p class="tw:text-sm tw:leading-relaxed tw:text-muted tw:mb-3">The sciences move into the new labs this September — small classes, weekly practicals.</p> <div class="tw:text-xs tw:text-muted tw:font-sans"><i class="fa-regular fa-circle-check tw:text-green-700" aria-hidden="true"></i> 6-6 in Combined Science or grade 6 in the separate science</div> </div> <div class="tw:border tw:border-neutral-200 tw:rounded-lg tw:p-5 tw:hover:border-green-700 tw:transition-colors"> <span class="tw:inline-block tw:text-xs tw:font-bold tw:font-sans tw:bg-green-100 tw:text-green-900 tw:rounded-full tw:px-2.5 tw:py-1 tw:mb-3">BTEC</span> <h3><span class="tw:font-serif">Sport (Extended Diploma)</span></h3> <p class="tw:text-sm tw:leading-relaxed tw:text-muted tw:mb-3">Coaching, physiology and sports business, delivered alongside our academy programmes.</p> <div class="tw:text-xs tw:text-muted tw:font-sans"><i class="fa-regular fa-circle-check tw:text-green-700" aria-hidden="true"></i> Merit profile at GCSE</div> </div> <div class="tw:border tw:border-neutral-200 tw:rounded-lg tw:p-5 tw:hover:border-green-700 tw:transition-colors"> <span class="tw:inline-block tw:text-xs tw:font-bold tw:font-sans tw:bg-green-100 tw:text-green-900 tw:rounded-full tw:px-2.5 tw:py-1 tw:mb-3">T Level</span> <h3><span class="tw:font-serif">Health</span></h3> <p class="tw:text-sm tw:leading-relaxed tw:text-muted tw:mb-3">45-day industry placement with Maidstone & Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust built into year two.</p> <div class="tw:text-xs tw:text-muted tw:font-sans"><i class="fa-regular fa-circle-check tw:text-green-700" aria-hidden="true"></i> Five GCSEs at 4+, incl. English, maths and science</div> </div> <div class="tw:border tw:border-neutral-200 tw:rounded-lg tw:p-5 tw:hover:border-green-700 tw:transition-colors"> <span class="tw:inline-block tw:text-xs tw:font-bold tw:font-sans tw:bg-green-100 tw:text-green-900 tw:rounded-full tw:px-2.5 tw:py-1 tw:mb-3">A Level</span> <h3><span class="tw:font-serif">Creative & Performing Arts</span></h3> <p class="tw:text-sm tw:leading-relaxed tw:text-muted tw:mb-3">Fine art, drama and music technology in the new arts wing, with a public end-of-year show.</p> <div class="tw:text-xs tw:text-muted tw:font-sans"><i class="fa-regular fa-circle-check tw:text-green-700" aria-hidden="true"></i> Portfolio or audition alongside standard entry</div> </div> </div> <div class="tw:mt-6"> <button type="button" class="tw:bg-transparent tw:hover:bg-green-100 tw:text-green-800 tw:border tw:border-green-800 tw:rounded-md tw:px-5 tw:py-2.5 tw:text-sm tw:font-bold tw:font-sans tw:cursor-pointer tw:focus-visible:ring-4 tw:focus-visible:ring-green-500/30 tw:focus-visible:outline-none">Browse all 40+ courses</button> </div> </section> <!-- Open events --> <section class="tw:bg-green-950 tw:text-white tw:px-10 tw:py-14"> <div class="tw:max-w-6xl tw:mx-auto"> <div class="tw:text-xs tw:font-bold tw:uppercase tw:tracking-widest tw:text-white/60 tw:mb-2 tw:font-sans">Come and see us</div> <h2 class="tw:text-white tw:mb-7"><span class="tw:font-serif tw:text-3xl tw:leading-tight">Open events this term</span></h2> <div class="tw:grid tw:gap-4 tw:md:grid-cols-3"> <div class="tw:bg-white/10 tw:border tw:border-white/20 tw:rounded-lg tw:p-5 tw:flex tw:flex-col tw:gap-3"> <div class="tw:text-xs tw:font-bold tw:uppercase tw:tracking-wider tw:text-white/60 tw:font-sans">Thursday 24 September</div> <div class="tw:text-xl tw:font-bold tw:leading-snug">Open evening, 5:30–8pm</div> <p class="tw:text-sm tw:leading-relaxed tw:text-white/80 tw:mb-0">Subject teams and current students across every department. No booking needed — just come along.</p> <span class="tw:mt-auto tw:inline-flex tw:items-center tw:gap-2 tw:text-sm tw:font-bold tw:font-sans tw:text-white"><i class="fa-regular fa-face-smile" aria-hidden="true"></i> Drop in on the night</span> </div> <div class="tw:bg-white/10 tw:border tw:border-white/20 tw:rounded-lg tw:p-5 tw:flex tw:flex-col tw:gap-3"> <div class="tw:text-xs tw:font-bold tw:uppercase tw:tracking-wider tw:text-white/60 tw:font-sans">Saturday 11 October</div> <div class="tw:text-xl tw:font-bold tw:leading-snug">Campus tours, 10am–1pm</div> <p class="tw:text-sm tw:leading-relaxed tw:text-white/80 tw:mb-0">Small-group tours of the labs, arts wing, sports centre and study spaces, led by students.</p> <button type="button" class="tw:mt-auto tw:self-start tw:bg-white tw:hover:bg-green-100 tw:text-green-950 tw:border-0 tw:rounded-md tw:px-4 tw:py-2 tw:text-sm tw:font-bold tw:font-sans tw:cursor-pointer tw:focus-visible:ring-4 tw:focus-visible:ring-white/40 tw:focus-visible:outline-none">Book a place</button> </div> <div class="tw:bg-white/10 tw:border tw:border-white/20 tw:rounded-lg tw:p-5 tw:flex tw:flex-col tw:gap-3"> <div class="tw:text-xs tw:font-bold tw:uppercase tw:tracking-wider tw:text-white/60 tw:font-sans">Wednesday 12 November</div> <div class="tw:text-xl tw:font-bold tw:leading-snug">Subject taster afternoon</div> <p class="tw:text-sm tw:leading-relaxed tw:text-white/80 tw:mb-0">Year 11s spend 1:30–4pm in two subjects of their choice, taught as real sixth-form lessons.</p> <button type="button" class="tw:mt-auto tw:self-start tw:bg-white tw:hover:bg-green-100 tw:text-green-950 tw:border-0 tw:rounded-md tw:px-4 tw:py-2 tw:text-sm tw:font-bold tw:font-sans tw:cursor-pointer tw:focus-visible:ring-4 tw:focus-visible:ring-white/40 tw:focus-visible:outline-none">Book a place</button> </div> </div> </div> </section> <!-- Life at Hillcrest --> <section class="tw:max-w-6xl tw:mx-auto tw:px-10 tw:py-16"> <div class="tw:text-xs tw:font-bold tw:uppercase tw:tracking-widest tw:text-green-700 tw:mb-2 tw:font-sans">Beyond the classroom</div> <h2 class="tw:mb-7"><span class="tw:font-serif tw:text-3xl tw:leading-tight tw:text-green-950">Life at Hillcrest</span></h2> <div class="tw:grid tw:gap-4 tw:md:grid-cols-2 tw:lg:grid-cols-4"> <div class="tw:border tw:border-neutral-200 tw:rounded-lg tw:overflow-hidden"> <div class="tw:h-36 tw:overflow-hidden"><img src="https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1543269865-cbf427effbad?q=80&w=800&auto=format&fit=crop" alt="Students working together in a society meeting" loading="lazy" class="tw:w-full tw:h-full tw:object-cover tw:transition-transform tw:duration-300 tw:hover:scale-105"></div> <div class="tw:p-4"> <h3><span class="tw:font-serif">30+ clubs & societies</span></h3> <p class="tw:text-sm tw:leading-relaxed tw:text-muted tw:mb-0">From debate and Model UN to Formula Student and the college radio station.</p> </div> </div> <div class="tw:border tw:border-neutral-200 tw:rounded-lg tw:overflow-hidden"> <div class="tw:h-36 tw:overflow-hidden"><img src="https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1461896836934-ffe607ba8211?q=80&w=800&auto=format&fit=crop" alt="An athlete on the starting blocks of a running track" loading="lazy" class="tw:w-full tw:h-full tw:object-cover tw:transition-transform tw:duration-300 tw:hover:scale-105"></div> <div class="tw:p-4"> <h3><span class="tw:font-serif">Sports academies</span></h3> <p class="tw:text-sm tw:leading-relaxed tw:text-muted tw:mb-0">Football, netball and basketball academies with Wednesday-afternoon fixtures.</p> </div> </div> <div class="tw:border tw:border-neutral-200 tw:rounded-lg tw:overflow-hidden"> <div class="tw:h-36 tw:overflow-hidden"><img src="https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1524178232363-1fb2b075b655?q=80&w=800&auto=format&fit=crop" alt="A progression seminar in one of the lecture rooms" loading="lazy" class="tw:w-full tw:h-full tw:object-cover tw:transition-transform tw:duration-300 tw:hover:scale-105"></div> <div class="tw:p-4"> <h3><span class="tw:font-serif">Progression team</span></h3> <p class="tw:text-sm tw:leading-relaxed tw:text-muted tw:mb-0">UCAS and apprenticeship guidance, mock interviews and employer visits from year one.</p> </div> </div> <div class="tw:border tw:border-neutral-200 tw:rounded-lg tw:overflow-hidden"> <div class="tw:h-36 tw:overflow-hidden"><img src="https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1481627834876-b7833e8f5570?q=80&w=800&auto=format&fit=crop" alt="The quiet study library with reading lamps" loading="lazy" class="tw:w-full tw:h-full tw:object-cover tw:transition-transform tw:duration-300 tw:hover:scale-105"></div> <div class="tw:p-4"> <h3><span class="tw:font-serif">Wellbeing hub</span></h3> <p class="tw:text-sm tw:leading-relaxed tw:text-muted tw:mb-0">On-site counsellors, quiet study rooms and weekly money-advice drop-ins.</p> </div> </div> </div> </section> <!-- Results & destinations --> <section class="tw:bg-green-100/60 tw:border-y tw:border-green-200 tw:px-10 tw:py-12"> <div class="tw:max-w-6xl tw:mx-auto"> <h2 class="tw:mb-7 tw:text-center"><span class="tw:font-serif tw:text-3xl tw:leading-tight tw:text-green-950">Results & destinations, Class of 2025</span></h2> <div class="tw:grid tw:grid-cols-2 tw:lg:grid-cols-4 tw:gap-6 tw:text-center"> <div> <div class="tw:text-4xl tw:font-bold tw:text-green-800">62%</div> <div class="tw:text-sm tw:text-muted tw:mt-1 tw:font-sans">A*–B at A Level</div> </div> <div> <div class="tw:text-4xl tw:font-bold tw:text-green-800">312</div> <div class="tw:text-sm tw:text-muted tw:mt-1 tw:font-sans">university offers held</div> </div> <div> <div class="tw:text-4xl tw:font-bold tw:text-green-800">41</div> <div class="tw:text-sm tw:text-muted tw:mt-1 tw:font-sans">degree apprenticeships secured</div> </div> <div> <div class="tw:text-4xl tw:font-bold tw:text-green-800">£310k</div> <div class="tw:text-sm tw:text-muted tw:mt-1 tw:font-sans">bursary support paid to students</div> </div> </div> </div> </section> <!-- Student stories --> <section class="tw:max-w-6xl tw:mx-auto tw:px-10 tw:py-16"> <div class="tw:text-xs tw:font-bold tw:uppercase tw:tracking-widest tw:text-green-700 tw:mb-2 tw:font-sans">Student stories</div> <h2 class="tw:mb-7"><span class="tw:font-serif tw:text-3xl tw:leading-tight tw:text-green-950">What our students say</span></h2> <div class="tw:grid tw:gap-4 tw:md:grid-cols-3"> <figure class="tw:border tw:border-neutral-200 tw:rounded-lg tw:p-5 tw:m-0"> <blockquote class="tw:m-0 tw:mb-4"><p class="tw:text-base tw:leading-relaxed tw:italic tw:text-neutral-700 tw:mb-0">"The progression team booked my medicine mock interview before I'd even asked. I'm holding a Cardiff offer now."</p></blockquote> <figcaption class="tw:flex tw:items-center tw:gap-3"> <span class="tw:w-9 tw:h-9 tw:rounded-full tw:bg-green-800 tw:text-white tw:text-xs tw:font-bold tw:font-sans tw:inline-flex tw:items-center tw:justify-center" aria-hidden="true">AB</span> <span class="tw:text-sm tw:font-sans"><strong>Amara Boateng</strong><span class="tw:block tw:text-muted">Biology, Chemistry & Psychology</span></span> </figcaption> </figure> <figure class="tw:border tw:border-neutral-200 tw:rounded-lg tw:p-5 tw:m-0"> <blockquote class="tw:m-0 tw:mb-4"><p class="tw:text-base tw:leading-relaxed tw:italic tw:text-neutral-700 tw:mb-0">"BTEC Sport here means real coaching hours every week. I've just signed a degree apprenticeship with a League One academy."</p></blockquote> <figcaption class="tw:flex tw:items-center tw:gap-3"> <span class="tw:w-9 tw:h-9 tw:rounded-full tw:bg-green-700 tw:text-white tw:text-xs tw:font-bold tw:font-sans tw:inline-flex tw:items-center tw:justify-center" aria-hidden="true">LT</span> <span class="tw:text-sm tw:font-sans"><strong>Lewis Trent</strong><span class="tw:block tw:text-muted">BTEC Sport, Extended Diploma</span></span> </figcaption> </figure> <figure class="tw:border tw:border-neutral-200 tw:rounded-lg tw:p-5 tw:m-0"> <blockquote class="tw:m-0 tw:mb-4"><p class="tw:text-base tw:leading-relaxed tw:italic tw:text-neutral-700 tw:mb-0">"Further Maths in a class of nine, with a teacher who sets STEP problems for fun. Southampton engineering, here I come."</p></blockquote> <figcaption class="tw:flex tw:items-center tw:gap-3"> <span class="tw:w-9 tw:h-9 tw:rounded-full tw:bg-green-900 tw:text-white tw:text-xs tw:font-bold tw:font-sans tw:inline-flex tw:items-center tw:justify-center" aria-hidden="true">SI</span> <span class="tw:text-sm tw:font-sans"><strong>Sofia Ionescu</strong><span class="tw:block tw:text-muted">Maths, Further Maths & Physics</span></span> </figcaption> </figure> </div> </section> <!-- Latest news --> <section class="tw:max-w-6xl tw:mx-auto tw:px-10 tw:pb-16"> <div class="tw:flex tw:items-end tw:justify-between tw:gap-4 tw:mb-7"> <div> <div class="tw:text-xs tw:font-bold tw:uppercase tw:tracking-widest tw:text-green-700 tw:mb-2 tw:font-sans">News</div> <h2 class="tw:mb-0"><span class="tw:font-serif tw:text-3xl tw:leading-tight tw:text-green-950">Latest from Hillcrest</span></h2> </div> <span class="tw:text-sm tw:font-bold tw:font-sans tw:text-green-800">All news <i class="fa-solid fa-arrow-right" aria-hidden="true"></i></span> </div> <div class="tw:grid tw:gap-4 tw:md:grid-cols-3"> <article class="tw:border tw:border-neutral-200 tw:rounded-lg tw:overflow-hidden tw:hover:shadow-lg tw:transition-shadow"> <div class="tw:h-36 tw:overflow-hidden"><img src="https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1532094349884-543bc11b234d?q=80&w=600&auto=format&fit=crop" alt="Glassware in one of the new science labs" loading="lazy" class="tw:w-full tw:h-full tw:object-cover"></div> <div class="tw:p-5"> <div class="tw:text-xs tw:text-muted tw:mb-2 tw:font-sans">1 July 2026</div> <h3><span class="tw:font-serif">New £1.2m science and arts facilities open this September</span></h3> <p class="tw:text-sm tw:leading-relaxed tw:text-muted tw:mb-0">Six refitted labs, a recording studio and a gallery space ready for the new intake.</p> </div> </article> <article class="tw:border tw:border-neutral-200 tw:rounded-lg tw:overflow-hidden tw:hover:shadow-lg tw:transition-shadow"> <div class="tw:h-36 tw:overflow-hidden"><img src="https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1509062522246-3755977927d7?q=80&w=600&auto=format&fit=crop" alt="A teacher leading a classroom discussion" loading="lazy" class="tw:w-full tw:h-full tw:object-cover"></div> <div class="tw:p-5"> <div class="tw:text-xs tw:text-muted tw:mb-2 tw:font-sans">19 June 2026</div> <h3><span class="tw:font-serif">Hillcrest shortlisted for South East college of the year</span></h3> <p class="tw:text-sm tw:leading-relaxed tw:text-muted tw:mb-0">Judges highlighted progression outcomes and student wellbeing support.</p> </div> </article> <article class="tw:border tw:border-neutral-200 tw:rounded-lg tw:overflow-hidden tw:hover:shadow-lg tw:transition-shadow"> <div class="tw:h-36 tw:overflow-hidden"><img src="https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1517486808906-6ca8b3f04846?q=80&w=600&auto=format&fit=crop" alt="A group of students sitting together outside" loading="lazy" class="tw:w-full tw:h-full tw:object-cover"></div> <div class="tw:p-5"> <div class="tw:text-xs tw:text-muted tw:mb-2 tw:font-sans">9 May 2026</div> <h3><span class="tw:font-serif">Late applications open for 2026 entry</span></h3> <p class="tw:text-sm tw:leading-relaxed tw:text-muted tw:mb-0">Applying after results day? Bring your GCSE results straight to enrolment on 28–29 August.</p> </div> </article> </div> </section> <!-- CTA band --> <section class="tw:bg-green-800 tw:text-white tw:px-10 tw:py-14"> <div class="tw:max-w-6xl tw:mx-auto tw:flex tw:flex-wrap tw:items-center tw:justify-between tw:gap-6"> <div class="tw:max-w-xl"> <h2 class="tw:text-white tw:mb-2"><span class="tw:font-serif tw:text-3xl tw:leading-tight">Questions about applying?</span></h2> <p class="tw:text-base tw:leading-relaxed tw:text-white/85 tw:mb-0">Emma, our admissions assistant, answers from what Hillcrest has published — try the chat bubble in the corner, any time of day.</p> </div> <div class="tw:flex tw:flex-wrap tw:gap-3"> <button type="button" class="tw:bg-white tw:hover:bg-green-100 tw:text-green-950 tw:border-0 tw:rounded-md tw:px-5 tw:py-3 tw:text-sm tw:font-bold tw:font-sans tw:cursor-pointer tw:focus-visible:ring-4 tw:focus-visible:ring-white/40 tw:focus-visible:outline-none">Start your application</button> <button type="button" class="tw:bg-transparent tw:hover:bg-white/10 tw:text-white tw:border tw:border-white/50 tw:rounded-md tw:px-5 tw:py-3 tw:text-sm tw:font-bold tw:font-sans tw:cursor-pointer tw:focus-visible:ring-4 tw:focus-visible:ring-white/40 tw:focus-visible:outline-none">Contact admissions</button> </div> </div> </section> <!-- Site footer --> <footer class="tw:bg-green-950 tw:text-white/70 tw:px-10 tw:pt-12 tw:pb-6"> <div class="tw:max-w-6xl tw:mx-auto tw:grid tw:gap-8 tw:md:grid-cols-4 tw:text-sm tw:leading-relaxed tw:pb-10 tw:border-b tw:border-white/15"> <div> <div class="tw:text-white tw:font-bold tw:mb-3">Visit us</div> <p class="tw:mb-0">Maidstone Road, Kent ME15 6AA<br>01634 555 210<br>admissions@hillcrest.ac.uk</p> </div> <div> <div class="tw:text-white tw:font-bold tw:mb-3">Admissions</div> <div class="tw:flex tw:flex-col tw:gap-1.5 tw:font-sans"><span>How to apply</span><span>Entry requirements</span><span>Financial support</span><span>Late applications</span></div> </div> <div> <div class="tw:text-white tw:font-bold tw:mb-3">College</div> <div class="tw:flex tw:flex-col tw:gap-1.5 tw:font-sans"><span>Term dates</span><span>News</span><span>Vacancies</span><span>Governors</span></div> </div> <div> <div class="tw:text-white tw:font-bold tw:mb-3">Information</div> <div class="tw:flex tw:flex-col tw:gap-1.5 tw:font-sans"><span>Safeguarding</span><span>Policies</span><span>Accessibility</span></div> </div> </div> <div class="tw:max-w-6xl tw:mx-auto tw:flex tw:justify-between tw:flex-wrap tw:gap-3 tw:pt-5 tw:text-xs tw:font-sans"> <span>© 2026 Hillcrest Sixth Form College · Maidstone Road, Kent ME15 6AA</span> <span>Safeguarding · Policies · Accessibility</span> </div> </footer> <%# Emma widget — OUR branding: default primary colours (no accent re-point) and a tw:font-sans reset so the site's serif stack doesn't leak into the chatbox. %> <div class="tw:font-sans"> <%= render "projects/applicant_surfaces_preview/emma_widget", surface: "website", welcome: "Hi, I'm Emma — Hillcrest Sixth Form's admissions assistant. 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